The Mariners signed Robinson Cano to a 10-year, $240 million contract, ending his tenure with the Yankees. Negotiations were done between the Mariners and Jay-Z, (yes, that Jay-Z) but were almost halted when Jay-Z wanted the Mariners to add a tenth year to the nine year deal they had already spoke about. It didn't matter though because the Mariners caved because they desperately need a big bat in their lineup after watching nearly everyone on their team bat lower than .250 on a consistent basis.